Stephan Steininger
Stephan Steininger has been editor-in-chief of the industry magazine GamesMarkt, which belongs to Busch Glatz Germany, since March 2017. The father of two is one of the founding editors of GamesMarkt and, after the temporary takeover by Gruner+Jahr, first became senior editor and later head of the editorial team of the title. As Head of GamesMarkt, he is also responsible for sales and marketing.
Games and Products

Nominations For Children's Software Award Tommi Announced

The Tommi 2025 enters its final phase with the announcement of the nominations. Now it's up to the children's juries to decide which games and educational software will win.

10. Oktober 2025 06:33

Business

Power of Play: United Kingdom

As part of the Power of Play survey, industry associations also took a close look at the participating countries. GamesMarkt summarizes the results. This time: United Kingdom.

10. Oktober 2025 06:30

People

Bavaria's Minister for Digital Affairs Visits Oktoberfest Game Developers K5 Factory

A few days after the end of this year's Oktoberfest, Bayer's Digital Minister Fabian Mehring visited K5 Factory. The studio also developed “Oktoberfest - The Official Game” with funding and is working on Illumina Twin, a tool for virtual production lighting.

09. Oktober 2025 12:39

Games and Products

Baltic Games Fest Announces First Games for the 2026 Event

A total of 50 indie teams can present themselves free of charge at the Baltic Game Fest 2026 in Neumünster. The organizers have now announced the first wave of participants.

09. Oktober 2025 09:39

Business

Power of Play: Germany

As part of the Power of Play survey, industry associations also took a close look at the participating countries. GamesMarkt summarizes the results. This time: Germany.

09. Oktober 2025 08:24

Business

Industry Associations Led by ESA Present Global Gamer Study Power of Play

The Power of Play study is likely one of the most comprehensive surveys of gamers' thoughts and opinions. In Europe, Poland and Sweden participated alongside the five key markets of the UK, Germany, France, Spain, and Italy.

08. Oktober 2025 14:37

Business

Supercell CEO Rails Against Digital Fairness Act, EGDF Seeks Factual Basis

In an open letter, Supercell co-founder and CEO Ilkka Paananen has raised serious concerns that the planned Digital Fairness Act could cause massive damage to the European games industry and ultimately make gaming worse for consumers. In a statement, the EGDF association shares these concerns but is striving to remain objective.

08. Oktober 2025 09:50

Games and Products

63 Nominees From 31 Countries Are Hoping to Win a DevGamm Award

Including special funds, $135,000 will be awarded at this year's DevGamm Awards. The organizers have now revealed the shortlist for the AA & Indie Game Awards finals.

07. Oktober 2025 14:34

Business

Sega and IOC Sign New Multi-Year Agreement

The new agreement between Sega and the IOC is less about games and more about a collaboration between the Olympic brand and Sonic. There will be a wide range of licensed products available in 2026, and partners are now being sought.

06. Oktober 2025 14:14

Business

DFL and Electronic Arts Revise Competition Mode of Virtual Bundesliga

At the start of the new season of the Virtual Bundesliga (VBL), the DFL and Electronic Arts have made numerous adjustments to make the competition more open and exciting. But there are also some constants: 35 teams are competing in the VBL.

06. Oktober 2025 13:55